Thesis: Character in “The Count of Monte Cristo” who choose their families regardless of any biological relationship illustrate that their choices have a greater impact on their lives than fate.
One of the foremost examples of an adopted relationship is the paternal bond between Abbe Faria and Edmond Dantes. During the relatively long interval Faria and Dantes spent together, the two grew to see each other as father and son.
Later in the novel, Dantes progresses from his role as son to performing the role of father figure for Maximilien Morrel. Throughout the book, Dantes serves as a surrogate father to Maximilien.
Another surrogate father Noirtier does not have a figure that represents his son, instead having a figure that represents his daughter.
One of the foremost examples of an adopted relationship is the paternal bond between Abbe Faria and Edmond Dantes. During the relatively long interval Faria and Dantes spent together, the two grew to see each other as father and son.
Later in the novel, Dantes progresses from his role as son to performing the role of father figure for Maximilien Morrel. Throughout the book, Dantes serves as a surrogate father to Maximilien.
Another surrogate father Noirtier does not have a figure that represents his son, instead having a figure that represents his daughter.